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Nissan Leaf 40 kWh

Years of Production
When the car first came out and when they stopped making it
2022 -
This car is not available in the US, but you can still compare it with other cars

Trims

Currently Produced
40 kWh e+ 62 kWh
Discontinued
24 kWh (2011) 24 kWh (2013) 30 kWh

Nissan Leaf 40 kWh

Photo of Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (1 slide)

Technical Specifications of Nissan Leaf 40 kWh

General Info

Years of Production
When the car first came out and when they stopped making it
2022 -
Country of Manufacture
Country where final assembly of the car took place.
Japan
Current Status
Announced (planned), Pre-order (reservations open), Produced (on sale), Discontinued (no longer made)
Produced
Body Style
Refers to the car's shape & design (sedan, SUV, hatchback)
Hatchback Nissan Leaf 40 kWh

Range and Efficiency

Range EPA
Estimated range on a full battery according to official EPA ratings (USA)
No Data
Range WLTP
Range according to WLTP ratings.
TEL: car in its lightest configuration.
TEH: car in its heaviest configuration.
TEL
TEH
285 km 270 km
Efficiency
Energy consumption per distance driven. Lower figures indicate better efficiency.
kWh/100 km
Wh/km
15.7 kWh 157 Wh

Battery and Charging

Battery Capacity
Nominal: total amount of energy the car’s battery can hold. Usable: actual amount of energy you can access.
Nominal
Usable
40 kWh 39 kWh
Max Charging Power
Max electric power the car can accept for charging, determined by its on-board charger (AC) and battery (DC)
AC
DC
3.6 kW 46 kW
Charge Port
The car's charge port type. It affects charging speed and station compatibility.
CHAdeMO Type 2 (Mennekes)
CHAdeMO charge port Type 2 (Mennekes) charge port

Performance

Drive Type
Which wheels are powered (all, rear, or front) by the electric motor(s)
FWD
Engine
Torque: pulling force of the engine. Power: how quickly it can turn the wheels with that force.
Power
Torque
148 hp (110 kW) 320 Nm
0-60 mph
Acceleration time from 0 to 60 mph (USA) or 0 to 100 km/h (Europe)
7.9 s
Top Speed
The fastest the car can go (maximum speed)
144 km/h
0.00 s
000 km/h

Dimensions

Length
Car's body length (front to back bumper)
4490 mm
Width
Car's body width including or excluding side mirrors
with Mirrors
w/o Mirrors
2030 mm 1788 mm
Height
Car's body height (from ground to highest point)
1530 mm
Wheelbase
Distance between centers of front and rear wheels (affects ride and handling)
2700 mm

Cargo and Towing

Number of Seats
Total passenger capacity of the car (including driver)
5
Curb Weight
Car's weight without passengers or cargo
1580 kg
Cargo Volume
Trunk: cargo capacity (rear seats up).
Max: cargo capacity (rear seats folded).
Frunk: cargo capacity in the front hood.
Trunk
Max
Frunk
435 l 1176 l No Data
Towing Capacity
Maximum weight the car can tow safely with a trailer that has its own brakes
No Data
Last Updated:
March 10, 2024
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How Far Can You Go in Nissan Leaf 40 kWh

The map shows how far you can go with a fully-charged battery:
  • Light green area: Round-trip
  • Dark green area: One-way
For the most accurate results, please allow the widget to use your location.

Charging Nissan Leaf 40 kWh

Slow (AC)
Fast (DC)

Home and Office (AC) Charging

EURO 1-phase 10A

Socket specs
Socket specs
230 V, 10 A, 1-phase
Socket output
Socket output
2.3 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
11 h 18 min (~15 km/h)

EURO 1-phase 16A

Socket specs
Socket specs
230 V, 16 A, 1-phase
Socket output
Socket output
3.7 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
07 h 13 min (~24 km/h)
Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (3.6 kW)

EURO 1-phase 32A

Socket specs
Socket specs
230 V, 32 A, 1-phase
Socket output
Socket output
7.4 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
07 h 13 min (~24 km/h)
Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (3.6 kW)

EURO 3-phase 16A

Socket specs
Socket specs
400 V, 16 A, 3-phase
Socket output
Socket output
11.1 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
07 h 13 min (~24 km/h)
Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (3.6 kW)

EURO 3-phase 32A

Socket specs
Socket specs
400 V, 16 A, 3-phase
Socket output
Socket output
11.1 kW
Charging 20-80%
Charging 20-80%
07 h 13 min (~24 km/h)
Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (3.6 kW)

Fast (DC) Charging

Last Updated:
March 10, 2024
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About Nissan Leaf 40 kWh

The Nissan Leaf 40 kWh is an all-electric front-wheel drive hatchback. It came out in 2022 replacing the older Nissan Leaf 30 kWh. Brand new, the car starts around €33,400.

The Nissan Leaf 40 kWh has a 40 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 249 km on a single charge. The car has an average efficiency of 15.7 kWh per 100 km (or 157 Wh/km) — ranked №477 out of 586 electric vehicles.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast is Nissan Leaf 40 kWh

The Nissan Leaf 40 kWh is equipped with a powertrain that delivers up to 110 kW (148 hp) of power and 320 Nm of torque.

This enables a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in 7.9 seconds (ranked №362 out of 586 electric vehicles) and a top speed of 144 km/h.

Real-world range of Nissan Leaf 40 kWh

The real-world range of the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh is 224–274 km (ranked №477 out of 586 electric vehicles) — depending on several factors, including:

  • Speed: Higher speeds deplete the battery faster.
  • Temperature: Extreme cold and hot weather impacts range.
  • Terrain: Hilly or mountainous terrain reduces range.
  • Driving style: Aggressive driving with frequent acceleration and braking consumes more energy.
  • Use of features: Features like climate control and media system also affect range.

It's important to remember that these are just estimates, and your actual range may vary. It's always best to factor in these various factors when planning your trip and be prepared for potential charging stops.

Plan your trips using the EV Navigation interactive map.

Nissan Leaf 40 kWh charge port type?

In Europe Nissan Leaf 40 kWh has a CHAdeMO charge port.

  • You can charge it at home using a standard domestic socket or plug into any public AC charging station using the right cable. Keep in mind that the car's on-board charger (inverter) limits the maximum AC charging rate to 3.6 kW, which translates to approximately 21 km of range added per hour of charging.
  • For quicker charging, consider using a compatible DC fast-charging station. The car boasts a maximum charging rate of 46 kW, but remember that battery temperature and charge level can influence the actual speed you'll experience.

Estimate charging time, rate and cost using our Charging calculator.

Nissan Leaf 40 kWh dimensions and weight?

The size and weight specifications for Nissan Leaf 40 kWh are as follows:

  • Length: 4490 mm
  • Width: 2030 mm (including side mirrors) or 1788 mm (excluding side mirrors)
  • Height: 1530 mm
  • Wheelbase: 2700 mm (distance between the center of the front and rear wheels)
  • Curb weight: 1580 kg (weight of the empty car, no people or cargo)
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh cargo capacity?

Here's a breakdown of the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh cargo space:

  • Trunk capacity: With the rear seats up, you get 435 litres of cargo space in the back (ranked №327 out of 586 electric vehicles).
  • Max cargo capacity: Fold down the rear seats, and you open up 1176 litres of total cargo space (ranked №353 out of 586 electric vehicles).
  • Frunk capacity: The car doesn’t have a “frunk” (front trunk).
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh towing capacity?
The car isn’t officially rated for towing.

Ratings

3.4

Design

based on 117 votes
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3.1

Performance

based on 133 votes
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3.1

Desirability

based on 134 votes
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Safety Ratings

NCAP safety rating
NCAP logo

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WLTP (TEH)
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Torque
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